I had Simmons put one on for me on a 16ga full back in 1966 to shoot trap at a local club. I didn't know that there was a special gauge for trap at the time so I always shot it at the shoots on Sundays. Many time I would walk home trying to carry a couple of hams or turkey, or maybe a slab of bacon or two and some of the older fellows would give me a ride to my grandmothers cause I could't carry all the meat and gun to. I still shoot that gun at trap and take just as much money with that as a twelve. It will keep up with the fellows on shootoffs also.
I did have a fajen rollover cheekpiece stock put on also. Once you get used to the weight of the gun its no problem.

True Story: I recently asked Simmons to install a wire shell catcher on my 1100 Classic Trap. I took in another barrel which already had a wire installed so they could see what I wanted. I provided the wire (I had some extras). One week later they called and said the barrel was ready...and, oh, by the way, I didn't really need that little tab of metal under the wire, did I? I almost fainted. "H***, yes, I want it...that is a factory installed shell deflector." The reply: "Well, we didn't think you needed it because it is under the wire." Duh! I emphasized - "I want the deflector left alone - I take the wire out when shooting doubles." Reply: "Oh...well, okay." When I picked up the barrel, the deflector was in place, but had been brazed back in. Simmons has had a long and good reputation; however, like everything else, things can change. I'm sure I won't go back, but your experience may be different. I live in KC and have seen Simmons go from a large to a very small operation. Ed

Yes, Simmons used to be a mush bigger operation. The wholesale division was sold to Jerry"s Sports. The gunsmithing operation is entirely separate now and they do a fine job. Yes, a rib and reblue is now about $375. Have you filled your car's gas tank lately! I'll bet you paid more than $1.98 per gallon!